Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung NX300

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus SZ-12 versus Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-12 was launched 22 months prior to the NX300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SZ-12 scores vs the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-12 has physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-12 versus Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-12 versus the NX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and NX300 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and NX300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-12 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX300 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.